IRAQ
Iraq says it won't change deadline for expulsion of foreign forces
Prime Minister Zaidi of Iraq says the September 30 deadline to end the presence of foreign forces in his country is “final and irreversible.”
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SAUDI ARABIA
Ansarullah: Yemeni forces will hit Saudi oil fields, airports if all-out war erupts
A senior Ansarullah official says the Yemeni armed forces will target all Saudi oil fields, airports and electricity transmission lines in case a comprehensive war breaks out.
DEFENSE
Iran exposes US military as ‘weaker than perceived’: IRGC commander
IRGC adviser Mohammad Reza Naqdi says the US-Israeli aggression against Iran has exposed the US military as “weaker than perceived.”
POLITICS
Iran says US ‘unprecedented violations’ of Geneva Conventions cannot be ignored
Esmaeil Baghaei says US threats and airstrikes against Iran’s civilian infrastructure constitute clear war crimes.
INTERVIEWS
US military adventurism killed 153 civilians in 2025: Pentagon report
From acts of aggression against Yemen, to attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites, to strikes on boats in the Caribbean; these are among examples of US military adventurism last year.
PALESTINE
Firefighters say Israel is intentionally igniting wildfires in southern Lebanon
Firefighters and local residents in southern Lebanon have stated the Israeli military is deliberately starting wildfires in the area.
REPORTS
Iranian agriculture minister visits Afghanistan to boost cooperation
Iran's Agriculture Minister is on a visit to Afghanistan.
NEWS HEADLINES
Press TV news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on August 12,2026.
TURKEY
Turkish officials believe Israel fabricated ‘Iranian plot’ to kill Trump: Report
A report shows the suspected plot to kill Trump in Turkey was an Israeli ruse to derail Iran-US talks.
SAUDI ARABIA
Yemeni forces conduct new missile strikes on Saudi-backed mercenaries
Yemeni military units have launched a fresh round of ballistic missile attacks on the positions of Saudi-backed mercenaries at the strategic Port of Mokha in southwestern Yemen.
PALESTINE
Israel holds 40 Palestinian journalists behind bars to silence press: Advocacy group
The regime is currently holding around 40 Palestinian journalists in its prisons, including five women.
POLITICS
Iran has never violated international law or sought regional unrest: Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that the Islamic Republic have never violated the international law, stressing that the Islamic Republic has always strived to maintain good ties with its neighboring countries.
POLITICS
Iran and Pakistan are each other’s ‘strategic depth’: Top security official
General Rezaei argued that this convergence can only be achieved through strengthened communication and solidarity among Muslim countries.
POLITICS
Iran urges Caspian Sea states to condemn Israeli, Ukrainian aggression in region
The Iranian diplomat warned that the Caspian Sea is currently facing unprecedented challenges.
CONVERSATIONS
Iran’s new military appointments signal ‘offensive’ posture toward US, Israel: Analyst
New appointments to Iran’s top military and security posts signal a more offensive posture toward the US and Israel, says Hossein Kanani Moghaddam, a former senior IRGC commander.
ECONOMY
Strait of Hormuz closure exposes AI’s hidden helium dependence, putting global chipmaking at risk
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has laid bare AI firms’ dependence on Qatari helium for chipmaking, disrupting supplies to Taiwan and South Korea and exposing the fragile physical foundations underpinning today’s technology industry.
POLITICS
Iran, Russia discuss cybersecurity cooperation, protection of critical infrastructure
Iran and Russia have held a new round of talks in Moscow on strengthening cybersecurity, combating cybercrime, and improving the resilience of critical infrastructure and communications networks against cyberattacks.
DEFENSE
Any ground offensive against Iran will be crushed: Army general
An Iranian army official warns that any attempt at a ground aggression against Iran would be thwarted.
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